Satisfaction on both sides over the Commerce Commission's decision regarding Air New Zealand's airport cost concerns.  

The Commission's announced it won't investigate airport regulation but will look into how much information airports should give airlines on major upgrades.  

Air New Zealand says it's pleasantly surprised by the outcome.  

Airports Association Chief Executive Billie Moore told Ryan Bridge it's constructive.  

But she says it's also about balance, as while Air New Zealand say they might pay half a billion in fees, Auckland is their biggest hub. 

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Satisfaction on both sides over the Commerce Commission's decision regarding Air New Zealand's airport cost concerns. &nbsp;
The Commission's announced it won't investigate airport regulation but will look into how much information airports should give airlines on major upgrades. &nbsp;
Air New Zealand says it's pleasantly surprised by the outcome. &nbsp;
Airports Association Chief Executive Billie Moore told Ryan Bridge it's constructive. &nbsp;
But she says it's also about balance, as while Air New Zealand say they might pay half a billion in fees, Auckland is their biggest hub.&nbsp;
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Billie Moore: Airports Association CEO on the Commerce Commission's decision to rule out an airport regulation inquiry

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The 2026 Formula 1 season is kicking off in Melbourne today. 

Homegrown racer Liam Lawson will be facing the Albert Park street circuit once again – the race that saw him fail to finish last year. 

NZ Herald Sports Reporter Alex Powell told Ryan Bridge it’s been a tricky start to the year for everyone, with new cars and new regulations, so everyone’s waiting with bated breath to see how they’ll go. 

He says today will be the first time we’ll see these cars and race situation on a track. 

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The 2026 Formula 1 season is kicking off in Melbourne today.&nbsp;
Homegrown racer Liam Lawson will be facing the Albert Park street circuit once again – the race that saw him fail to finish last year.&nbsp;
NZ Herald Sports Reporter Alex Powell told Ryan Bridge it’s been a tricky start to the year for everyone, with new cars and new regulations, so everyone’s waiting with bated breath to see how they’ll go.&nbsp;
He says today will be the first time we’ll see these cars and race situation on a track.&nbsp;
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Alex Powell: NZ Herald Sports Reporter on the 2026 Formula 1 season kicking off in Melbourne

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There are claims a Parliamentary inquiry into online safety is rushing toward regulation without fully considering the consequences. 

A Select Committee is backing a social media ban for under 16s and calling for an online regulator and tougher controls on harmful apps and algorithms. 

ACT MP Parmjeet Parmar initiated the inquiry last year but says the recommendations don't have adequate analysis. 

She told Ryan Bridge concerns about youth online are real, and we need to find real solutions for them. 

Parmar says it's a complex issue and wasn't dealt with the seriousness that parents and young people deserve. 

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There are claims a Parliamentary inquiry into online safety is rushing toward regulation without fully considering the consequences.&nbsp;
A Select Committee is backing a social media ban for under 16s and calling for an online regulator and tougher controls on harmful apps and algorithms.&nbsp;
ACT MP Parmjeet Parmar initiated the inquiry last year but says the recommendations don't have adequate analysis.&nbsp;
She told Ryan Bridge concerns about youth online are real, and we need to find real solutions for them.&nbsp;
Parmar says it's a complex issue and wasn't dealt with the seriousness that parents and young people deserve.&nbsp;
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Parmjeet Parmar: ACT MP on the outcome of the Parliamentary Select Committee into online safety, youth social media ban

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Other countries are using our medicinal cannabis products more than we are.  

ACT leader David Seymour says he's looking at further improvements to speed up processing for exports of the plant, which he believes could one day rival the wine industry.  

He is open to improving regulation domestically as well. 

Cannabis Clinic CEO Waseem Alzaher told Ryan Bridge there's are a lot of companies growing the plant locally. 

He says that product is being sent offshore, in forms people can't get in New Zealand. 

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Other countries are using our medicinal cannabis products more than we are. &nbsp;
ACT leader David Seymour says he's looking at further improvements to speed up processing for exports of the plant, which he believes could one day rival the wine industry. &nbsp;
He is open to improving regulation domestically as well.&nbsp;
Cannabis Clinic CEO Waseem Alzaher told Ryan Bridge there's are a lot of companies growing the plant locally.&nbsp;
He says that product is being sent offshore, in forms people can't get in New Zealand.&nbsp;
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Waseem Alzaher: Cannabis Clinic CEO on David Seymour's push to bolster medicinal cannabis production and exports in NZ

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Billie Moore: Airports Association CEO on the Commerce Commission's decision to rule out an airport regulation inquiry

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